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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.52 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.52 and 23.78 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.52 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.52 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.52 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.47/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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